PRESS RELEASE: Weaver Commercial Contractor Receives Multiple Awards at BGW Builder Conference

November 17, 2021

Weaver Commercial Contractor Receives Multiple Awards at BGW Builder Conference

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Wooster, Ohio based Contractor is one of only two builders to receive awards in every category.
Ogden, UT (November 12, 2021) - Building God’s Way (BGW) hosted the BGW Builder Conference on November 8-9 at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, UT. Held every 18 months, partner contractors from all across the U.S. gathered with BGW leadership to share ideas and strategies, discuss challenges and review new opportunities in facility design & construction for churches and Christian schools.
On Monday evening at the conference dinner banquet, several builder partners were recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of stewardship, job site ministry, and business development. Weaver Commercial Contractor, Inc. (WCC), exclusive BGW Builder for the state of Ohio, West Virginia and Western PA, was one of only two builders that were presented with awards in every category.

Ron Weaver and David Hershey receive multiple awards from BGW presented by Josh Felix

WCC was presented with the Ministry of Construction Award, in recognition of their outstanding efforts to coordinate ministry outreach on BGW job sites and help church clients impact the lives of workers with the love of Christ. An integral part of the BGW approach since its foundation, the Ministry of Construction program involves organized acts of hospitality, appreciation and kindness to the workers throughout the duration of a construction project.

BGW Architect and Senior Project Manager Josh Felix also presented WCC with the Steve Hartman Stewardship award in recognition of the outstanding value and savings the company has delivered to BGW clients. A past recipient of this award, WCC consistently delivers construction projects at the lowest costs throughout the country while maintaining the highest quality. The award is named in honor of the late CEO of BGW, Steve Hartman, who was instrumental in bringing innovation and organizational structure to the BGW preconstruction stewardship process, one of the key programs that distinguishes BGW in the marketplace by incorporating valuable subcontractor input prior to the completion of construction drawings. It also leverages construction industry relationships and linkage within the ministry that can lead to significantly reduced costs.
David Hershey, Director of Business Development for WCC, was also presented with an award for excellence in business development. David ranked among the top 3 in the nation in establishing new relationships with ministries. A true ambassador of the BGW program in Ohio West Virginia and Western PA, David has a passion for helping churches build facilities that are relevant and sustainable and enjoys seeing every project come to fruition.
Recently completed projects that BGW and WCC have collaborated on include LifeSpring Community Christian Church in Harrison, OH ; Center Pointe Christian Church in Liberty Township, OH ; Grace Fellowship in Warren, OH and Discovery Christian Church in Mars, PA . Other ministry projects currently under construction include Waterville United Methodist Church in Waterville, OH and Fairlawn Mennonite Church in Apple Creek, OH .

BGW Architects (Building God's Way) is an employee-owned architecture firm that has designed more than 950 ministry-based projects across 47 U.S. states and 3 foreign countries. Through a unique approach developed exclusively for ministry-based organizations, BGW seeks to revolutionize the design and construction process and significantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses. 

In addition to its industry-leading design services, BGW partners with contractors across the U.S. who have a heart for Christian ministry and align with BGW’s foundational principles of stewardship, relationship and outreach.  BGW is also aligned with strategic partners in the areas of funding, strategic planning, pastoral coaching, building supplies and more.

Weaver Commercial Contractor (WCC) is a Design-Build Construction Company located in Wooster, OH. As the exclusive BGW Builder for the state of Ohio, West Virginia and Western PA, WCC is passionate and committed to supporting ministry clients to honor God throughout the construction process.

The company’s roots date back to the 1950’s, when founder Ben Weaver began building homes in Wayne and Stark counties, along with running a dairy farm operation.
 Recognized for honesty and integrity, WCC has become a highly recommended and sought-after contractor with a vast commercial portfolio.

”WCC is grateful for the recognition of our team’s work on church and ministry-related facilities. However, what is most important is our continued commitment to helping ministries complete projects within budget, and that will suit their ongoing needs,” stated Hershey. “We are proud to partner with BGW and offer our clients the most “pro-ministry” approach for their church design and construction needs.”

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